Ghats of Banaras Upcycled Wire Art Wall Frame | ScrapShala

The Ghats of Banaras Wire Art Wall Frame is a handcrafted 3D wall art piece inspired by the iconic riverfront of Varanasi. Salvaged coloured electrical wires from discarded chargers and other e-waste are sorted, cut, coiled, and shaped by artisans into temple spires, ghats, boats, and trees. Layered onto a hand-painted wooden base and set within a frame crafted from reclaimed wood sourced from Indian railways, each piece transforms rescued materials into a distinctive keepsake of Banaras. Wires the City Left Behind, Coiled Into the City They Now Depict Varanasi lives through its ghats, temple bells at sunrise, boats moving across the Ganga, and stone steps carrying centuries of stories. Like every growing city, it also generates electronic waste. Scrapshala reimagines salvaged coloured electrical wires as an artistic material. Wire by wire, artisans shape architectural details and everyday scenes from the ghats, creating a raised composition against a hand-painted sky and river. What once carried electricity now carries the story of one of the world’s oldest living cities. Meet the Maker Crafted by Scrapshala’s artisan Anil Kumar Patel and Founder Shikha Shah in Varanasi, each frame involves skilled wire shaping, painting, composition, framing, and finishing. The handmade process means subtle variations in coils, forms, wood grain, and brushwork make every piece unique. From Discarded Wire to Wall Art The process begins with collecting and sorting salvaged electrical wires by colour. Each wire is cut, hand-coiled, and shaped into temples, steps, boats, and trees. The wooden background is hand-painted to evoke the Ganga and Banaras skyline before the wirework is layered and assembled. Reclaimed wood from discarded railway pallets is prepared and crafted into the outer frame. The finished artwork is quality-checked and packed for dispatch. Approximate making time: 3-5 days One Purchase Creates Each purchase gives salvaged electrical wire a new creative purpose, reclaims discarded railway pallet wood for the frame, supports skilled artisan work in Varanasi, and celebrates Banaras through contemporary craft. Why You’ll Love This Wall Art Layered wirework creates a distinctive 3D relief effect, while the hand-painted background adds depth and character. Ready to hang, it brings the visual identity of Banaras into homes, offices, cafés, studios, and meaningful gifting. Product Details Dimensions: 30 by 22 by 2 cm Material: Upcycled Coloured Electrical Wire + Hand-Painted Wooden Base Design: Hand-Coiled 3D Wirework Colour: Multicolour Mounting: Ready to Hang with a attached back hook Content: 1 Handcrafted Wall Art Frame Country of Origin: India Perfect For Ideal for living rooms, entryways, study walls, offices, cafés, studios, sustainable corporate gifting, festive gifting, wedding gifts, event giveaways, and meaningful Banaras souvenirs. Sustainability Impact By choosing this wall art, you support the creative reuse of salvaged electrical wire and reclaimed railway pallet wood while supporting skilled artisan livelihoods. The piece transforms rescued materials into long-lasting décor and is packed in recyclable kraft packaging, reducing dependence on unnecessary plastic packaging. Care Instructions Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth. Keep away from prolonged moisture and harsh direct sunlight. Do not wash, soak, or wipe with a wet cloth. Display indoors in a cool, dry space. Shipping & Returns Shipping is available across India. International shipping is also available; for international orders, write to scrapshala@gmail.com. Returns are accepted only for items received in damaged condition. Please report any damage within 24 hours of delivery by emailing scrapshala@gmail.com with clear photo proof and a full unboxing video for resolution.